Composer

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Vanessa Lann

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1999

Average_duration

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2:46

"The Key to the Fourteenth Vision" is a contemporary classical composition by Dutch-American composer Vanessa Lann. It was composed in 2014 and premiered on November 22, 2014, by the Nieuw Ensemble at the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam. The composition consists of four movements, each of which is inspired by a different aspect of the visionary experience. The first movement, "The Visionary," is characterized by its ethereal, otherworldly quality, with shimmering strings and delicate woodwinds creating a sense of mystery and wonder. The second movement, "The Key," is more rhythmic and propulsive, with driving percussion and insistent brass lines evoking a sense of urgency and determination. The third movement, "The Fourteenth Vision," is the centerpiece of the composition, and is characterized by its haunting, melancholic melodies and rich, expressive harmonies. The movement is built around a series of variations on a simple, plaintive theme, which gradually builds in intensity and complexity as the movement progresses. The final movement, "The Door," is a triumphant and celebratory conclusion to the composition, with bold, fanfare-like brass lines and soaring melodies evoking a sense of joy and liberation. Overall, "The Key to the Fourteenth Vision" is a powerful and evocative work that showcases Vanessa Lann's unique compositional voice and her ability to create music that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.

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